BIO
Matthew Canals is an integrated producer with a passion for impactful imagery and the natural world. He’s chased stories from the indigenous communities of Montana to the mountains of Colombia. He specializes in brand storytelling, documentary filmmaking, and adventure photography. His skills lie in bringing the right people together and providing them with the tools to weave together powerful narratives.
He’s worked with some of the most recognized companies and talent in the world and is adept at making both a-list talent and brands feel at ease while creating a fun and collaborative environment.
He currently leads production at Nike Communications, a NYC based agency specializing on luxury brands. Throughout this time, he has scaled the agency’s production capabilities, pitched and won business, and continued to come up with creative solutions for clients to bring their vision to life.
You can find him running in Central Park, thru-hiking, backcountry skiing, or volunteering with Camping to Connect (click to learn more)
SELECT CLIENTS:
Leica. Breitling. Polestar. Gillette. Mikimoto. Bacardi. Bombay Sapphire. Aberfeldy. Banter. Zero Halliburton. Dewars. The Carlyle. Rosewood Hotels. iHeart Media. St-Germain. Robert Mondavi Winery. BBDO.
WORK FEATURED ON:
Rolling Stone. Essence. Nylon. Access Hollywood. People. The Cut. Gotham Magazine. The Hollywood Reporter.
CERTIFICATIONS:
Outdoor Leadership Training
Advanced Diving
Avalanche 1
CPR/First Aid
Leica. Breitling. Polestar. Gillette. Mikimoto. Bacardi. Bombay Sapphire. Aberfeldy. Banter. Zero Halliburton. Dewars. The Carlyle. Rosewood Hotels. iHeart Media. St-Germain. Robert Mondavi Winery. BBDO.
WORK FEATURED ON:
Rolling Stone. Essence. Nylon. Access Hollywood. People. The Cut. Gotham Magazine. The Hollywood Reporter.
CERTIFICATIONS:
Outdoor Leadership Training
Advanced Diving
Avalanche 1
CPR/First Aid